On December 2nd we arrived in Provincetown, Massachusetts at the very tip of Cape Cod. We drove over to Herring Cove beach to walk and take in the sunset. It was a windy day, not too cold, but the waves were being driven wildly into the shore. It was a bit cloudy; but the clouds served to enhance the remarkable sunset.
The first thing I noticed about this beach was the many beautiful stones strewn on the beach. Nice stones, colorful stones, all different shapes and sizes. Here is a photo of one I particularly liked.
The first thing I noticed about this beach was the many beautiful stones strewn on the beach. Nice stones, colorful stones, all different shapes and sizes. Here is a photo of one I particularly liked.
The other thing we noticed was the many feathers! There were all kinds all over the beach. There were lots of seagull feathers, and one I believe is from a Comorant. The prettiest feathers were these small black and white striped ones that seems to be from the Red-Breasted Merganser.
You can see the Red-Breasted Merganser feather on the left side of the dish. We also found Surf Clams, Common & Flat Slipper shells, Jingle shells, Periwinkles, a crab carapace, and some neat stones and birch bark. All in all, a beautiful and interesting collection. But the treasures did not end there....The big find of the day was the egg casing of a Waved Whelk! Here it is in my hands.
We did not film a video about seashells this time but rather I shot a few seconds of the waves and sunset. Enjoy this glimpse of Herring Cove : )
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